Journey towards an elected government

If an unelected setup lingers too long, democracy itself will be harmed.

An unelected government should not last long. This government must hold free, fair and timely elections to bring an elected one. For this, the incumbent government must feel the pressure to transfer power to the elected government soon. Though this sounds simple and straightforward, reality is far from it. Even now, the current administration’s ringtone on mobile phones blares notices and updates meant for a general election. However, the government’s own commitment to holding polls, and the enthusiasm of parties registered with the Election Commission, will decide the outcome. At the same time, we must look at the obstacles blocking a conducive atmosphere for elections. Honest effort from the government is essential to guarantee free and fair polls.